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An animated film and an anime installment in the Highlander franchise, released in 2007. It follows the immortal Colin MacLeod's quest for revenge against his nemesis Marcus Octavius, who supports ruthless regimes throughout history.
An animated adaptation of the Highlander franchise, featuring Colin MacLeod's quest for revenge against the immortal Marcus Octavius. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, soundtracks, and more.
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- Animation, Action, Fantasy
- Yoshiaki Kawajiri, Takuji Endo
- 2007-06-05
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is an animated film and an installment of the cult Highlander franchise. It was directed by Yoshiaki Kawajiri (Ninja Scroll, Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust) and was written by David Abramowitz, also the creative consultant for Highlander: The Series, Highlander: The Raven and Highlander: The Source. The film was a joint venture between Imagi Animation...
Colin MacLeod became Immortal after his first death in the year 125 in Roman Britain, when his village was attacked by the conquering Romans. Immortal Marcus Octavius was leading the Roman Empire's military forces in hopes of creating his long dreamt of Utopian society. Octavius killed Colin's wife, but was not able to kill Colin himself, as his unconscious body was dragged by a horse to Stonehenge - which counts as "holy ground", where Immortals are forbidden to fight.
Waking days later within Stonehenge, Colin is left confused about who and what he is, and how he is not dead. It is at this moment that the spirit of a former druid of this holy site, Amergan, begins communicating with MacLeod, and explains to him what he is. Colin learns of the Game from Amergan, and the druid becomes his lifelong teacher and conscience.
Colin was born in Roman Britain, but his true surname, which is never given, was not MacLeod at birth. One of the flashback scenes shows him achieving this honor after he fought alongside Clan MacLeod in an unknown battle, presumably because Octavius was fighting for the opposition. The Clansmen honor Colin, and name him a MacLeod for giving his li...
Producer H. Galen Walker said in an interview: "There's about seven or eight additional scenes in the Japanese version that we cut out in the U.S.—one, just for timing, and just for pace of story. That was the big issue. I'm sure Mr. Kawajiri was really unhappy about the cut, but this was what the other producers thought was best for everybody." An...
Critical reaction to Highlander: The Search for Vengeance has been generally favorable, and more favorable in general than the live-action Highlander sequels. Chris Wyatt of IGN awarded the film a score of 9 out of 10, saying: "Highlander: The Search for Vengeance is the best thing to happen to Highlander fans since the original film. It's violent, dramatic, sexy, and actually smart. ... Combat sequences, including the obligatory sword fights, are nothing less than stellar."
Rob Lineberger of DVD Verdict gave The Search for Vengeance a score of 96 out of 100, saying: "Not only does Highlander: The Search for Vengeance live up to the glory days of the franchise, it exceeds them in many ways. ... Kawajiri's movie is crammed full of breathtaking compositions and sophisticated effects, [and] the character depictions are also impressive. ... Great animation, superb music, and engaging voice acting complement the story. Not only is it a must-see for Highlander fans, but for fans of edgy anime with a mature bent."
Todd Douglass of DVD Talk said: "The story stands up quite well and frankly it reinvigorates a franchise that has otherwise turned stagnant. ... As a lover of Highlander and anime, The Search for Vengeance was more or less what I wanted it to be. ... [The film] is worth a look if you're even slightly interested in it." Jason Cook of The Spinning Image said that "The Search for Vengeance is a thoroughly enjoyable animated feature coupling classy visual flourishes with a lean plot. ... Anime fans will want to seek this out due to its director's pedigree, but those unfamiliar with the genre are still advised to give this a go."
Giving the film a "B" rating, Jim Harper of Flipside Movie Emporium said: "[Kawajiri's] association with the project is probably the best thing to happen to the Highlander franchise in a long, long time. ... Highlander: The Search for Vengeance covers much the same territory as the 1986 original, but it does so unapologetically, and with a genuine passion, too. ... Harper added that "in terms of pure entertainment, it's a hell of a lot more satisfying than any of the other sequels."
Learn about the animated film Highlander: The Search for Vengeance, directed by Yoshiaki Kawajiri and set in the Highlander franchise. Find out the plot, cast, reception, and director's cut of this 2007 movie.
- Imagi Animation Studios, Madhouse
- June 5, 2007
Colin seeks revenge for the death of his wife throughout centuries and we travel along with him on the path paved with rage, vengeance, and fury. Very graphic. This is an adult cartoon.
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- Yoshiaki Kawajiri
- Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Anime
An anime feature based on the 2007 movie of the same name, starring Colin MacLeod, the immortal Scottish Highlander, and his ghostly companion Amergan. They seek revenge against Marcus Octavius, the immortal despot who killed MacLeod's lover in ancient times.
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